Do you want a receipt

Bunnybenty · 2025-07-30T12:45:56+00:00

I moved to England not that long ago. In other countries that I lived in, they just gave me a receipt in the shops, everytime that I bought something. The receipt was always handed to me with the purchase. Why in the UK do they not just give the receipt to you, instead they always ASK you if you want a receipt. What annoys me about it, is that it slows the shopping experience down so much. Many times I have been called back to the till, to be asked if i want a receipt. Example: I was in a small shop this morning. I only had a certain amount of time, as i was on the way to work. I was walking out of the door, when the woman at the till shouted at me "Wait. Come back! come back!". I thought maybe my payment hadn't gone through, so I walked all the way back to her. She said "Do you want a receipt?". It drives me mad!

mondaytosunday · 05/08/2025 19:32

Yes it is to save paper and rubbish as so many just toss it. And it doesn’t matter what other countries do. I’ve rarely (in fact don’t think I’ve ever) been called back though. If I walk away without it and want one that’s on me.

AndAwayWeGooooo · 05/08/2025 19:27

So... Uh... What's the deal with receipts, amiright? 🫣

TicklishMintDuck · 05/08/2025 19:21

RimTimTagiDim · 04/08/2025 08:22

You spelled people wrong.

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😂 Need the laugh reaction. ‘I’ should be written as a capital too, and the punctuation is dodgy.

RimTimTagiDim · 04/08/2025 08:22

Bunnybenty · 01/08/2025 13:57

What are you on about "and other countries"

As i have already written , i never said that it didn't happen in other countries.

And it is not anything that "i have done", that is annoying peoppe.

I have seen the same kind of bullying pile - ons happen on so many threads on here.

Remember that the start of this thread, I even predicted exactly what the bullies would write. As it is the same on every thread.

And I predicted it exactly right.

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You spelled people wrong.

GentleJadeOP · 04/08/2025 07:54

TicklishMintDuck · 04/08/2025 01:01

How do you see their other threads?

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I wonder this too

TicklishMintDuck · 04/08/2025 01:01

Mumtobabyhavoc · 02/08/2025 21:43

500+ posts over 2 days and most haven't figured out OP is posting for sport. It's a wind-up post. 🙄🥱

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How do you see their other threads?

daleylama · 03/08/2025 22:33

itsonlyjoan · 03/08/2025 12:01

And u need the reciept to get out the barriers of sainsburys aldi primark

and now LIDL - cos: shoplifting is epidemic

daleylama · 03/08/2025 22:32

maryhinge88 · 02/08/2025 10:42

It just records each purchase you’ve made, how much and where from.

so like every other credit card then

daleylama · 03/08/2025 21:06

ThatMiddleClassFood · 01/08/2025 21:12

"Ridiculous" is the buzzword of Mumsnet

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'its not my tone and nature' says OP. Do you always mark your own homework Bunnybenty?

CoralCrow · 03/08/2025 12:23

Jfc 21 pages of paying the troll toll

itsonlyjoan · 03/08/2025 12:01

And u need the reciept to get out the barriers of sainsburys aldi primark

grumpygrape · 03/08/2025 11:52

Only older posters will understand this but…..

I don’t see Michael Palin or John Cleese here but is this the right thread for an argument ?

LegalllyBrunette · 03/08/2025 09:25

It's to avoid waste.

GentleJadeOP · 03/08/2025 09:23

Missanimosity · 02/08/2025 21:58

OP, you are overinvested in this. If you don't like the answers just close the thread or stop replying, why are you so adamant to fight with everyobody, I don't understand, don't you have better things to do with your life? Is a bit silly, really, there is a nice show on Netflix, DeptQ is called, I really like it. Don't waste your time and mental energy on negative things, you got some answers you got offended and upset even if they were reasonable answers but if you are not happy just drop it. Everyone has an opinion and when you are posting on a forum you should expect you will get answers you don't agree with. Calling you bonkers is not bulying. I am bonkers in my way, I know it and is ok. In your OP you say you don't understand why you are not given receipt, you were told because environmental issues, you then said well it can't be that bad how much paper can be wasted, you got answers to this with numbers and statistics then you answer "WELL OF COURSE I KNOW IS TO SAVE PAPER" you contradict yourself and come across as confrontational and argumentative that's why the pile on. But is ok, understand this and move on why you keep fighting 3 days later I don't understand. Delete the post or unsubscribe notification, watch a nice show or read a book and take your mind of it. Understand you are entitled to your point of view, others are entitled to theirs. Respect the fact that we are different. All the best.

Department Q is a really good series!

Missanimosity · 02/08/2025 21:58

OP, you are overinvested in this. If you don't like the answers just close the thread or stop replying, why are you so adamant to fight with everyobody, I don't understand, don't you have better things to do with your life? Is a bit silly, really, there is a nice show on Netflix, DeptQ is called, I really like it. Don't waste your time and mental energy on negative things, you got some answers you got offended and upset even if they were reasonable answers but if you are not happy just drop it. Everyone has an opinion and when you are posting on a forum you should expect you will get answers you don't agree with. Calling you bonkers is not bulying. I am bonkers in my way, I know it and is ok. In your OP you say you don't understand why you are not given receipt, you were told because environmental issues, you then said well it can't be that bad how much paper can be wasted, you got answers to this with numbers and statistics then you answer "WELL OF COURSE I KNOW IS TO SAVE PAPER" you contradict yourself and come across as confrontational and argumentative that's why the pile on. But is ok, understand this and move on why you keep fighting 3 days later I don't understand. Delete the post or unsubscribe notification, watch a nice show or read a book and take your mind of it. Understand you are entitled to your point of view, others are entitled to theirs. Respect the fact that we are different. All the best.

Mumtobabyhavoc · 02/08/2025 21:43

Teora · 02/08/2025 19:35

OP enjoys arguing with strangers. Her tone is similar on many threads. Best not to engage unless you enjoy arguments.
I don’t, so I won’t be replying if/when you take exception to my post OP.
Just wanted to give others the heads up.

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500+ posts over 2 days and most haven't figured out OP is posting for sport. It's a wind-up post. 🙄🥱

dynamiccactus · 02/08/2025 20:11

On my way out an over zealous security guard stopped me and insisted I show him my receipt. So I had to put my crate of beer down and look for my dropped receipt

I'd have told him to look on the floor for it. As I get older I am less tolerant of bullying security guards who go after easy (female) targets who they've just watched pay for something, rather than the actual shoplifters.

dynamiccactus · 02/08/2025 20:09

Bunnybenty · 01/08/2025 12:32

It is a national thing.

Your post is idiotic.

Loads of threads on mumsnet complain about things that happen in the UK.

How sensitive are you, that you can't take a complaint about something that happens in the UK.

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My post is not idiotic - yours is the idiotic one for pretending that something that happens all over Europe only happens in the UK. And then doubles down on it despite being told by people from other countries that it happens in their countries too.

Kindly refrain from telling your granny how to suck eggs.

Teora · 02/08/2025 19:35

GentleJadeOP · 02/08/2025 17:16

This needs to stop. It’s been going 3 days. What a waste of time arguing with strangers OP. There’s always someone on here looking to troll and make others feel bad. Just leave it now, you are playing into their hands by replying

OP enjoys arguing with strangers. Her tone is similar on many threads. Best not to engage unless you enjoy arguments.
I don’t, so I won’t be replying if/when you take exception to my post OP.
Just wanted to give others the heads up.

LillyPJ · 02/08/2025 18:31

GentleJadeOP · 02/08/2025 17:16

This needs to stop. It’s been going 3 days. What a waste of time arguing with strangers OP. There’s always someone on here looking to troll and make others feel bad. Just leave it now, you are playing into their hands by replying

Hmmm. I wonder who the troll is here?

TicklishMintDuck · 02/08/2025 17:22

Bunnybenty · 02/08/2025 15:31

3 days is not a long time. Ive seen threads on here go on for weeks.

And i already answered your question. Scroll back and you will find it

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This is very strange behaviour. I suggest you find a new hobby. So weird.

GentleJadeOP · 02/08/2025 17:16

This needs to stop. It’s been going 3 days. What a waste of time arguing with strangers OP. There’s always someone on here looking to troll and make others feel bad. Just leave it now, you are playing into their hands by replying

Luddite26 · 02/08/2025 16:42

Bunnybenty · 02/08/2025 14:23

Have you been in Ireland recently at all?

I am guessing that you haven't.

I have. So at least i have experience of what i am talking about.

You don't.

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That's not a kind way to respond to posters on your thread have you always been a bully?

LillyPJ · 02/08/2025 16:29

Bunnybenty · 02/08/2025 14:34

Great. Just go then.

This is not an airport. You don't need yo announce your departure.

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Ha! But you DID announce yours then promptly carried on responding. You've mentioned some kind of bingo and I now believe that you are deliberately trying to goad people so that you can complete your bingo card. That's the most logical (and kind) explanation for your unreasonable attitude and aggressive tone. Good luck with the full house!

Original poster

Bunnybenty · 02/08/2025 15:31

MNdrama · 02/08/2025 15:21

Seriously though, why are you still replying to comments nearly 3 days after your original post if the comments are upsetting you so much? Genuinely interested

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3 days is not a long time. Ive seen threads on here go on for weeks.

And i already answered your question. Scroll back and you will find it

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